Sr. Human Resources Specialist (Ord. Title: Personnel Spec, Sr)

Full Job Description

The Seattle Police Department is seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to provide confidential support to the Human Resources Unit. This position serves as a technical expert in providing high-level human resources management functions. This position will help lead the department’s Human Resources activities and transactions related to employment, training, statistical reporting, records management, benefits administration, bargaining contract review, and budget reconciliation. This position reports in-office daily to the Human Resources Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Monitor personnel policies and procedures, hiring processes, employee benefits and related issues.
• Coordinate statistical data and report audit findings.
• Independently prepare a variety of management reports.
• Interpret, apply, and explain principles and practices of public personnel administration and interpret employment laws, union contracts, and city personnel rules.
• Train and coordinate the work of professional and clerical personnel staff.
• Manage Benefits Administration.
• Provides consultation and guidance to employees on technical matters involving HR services, programs, policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing and often complex assignments.
• Proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite and Windows File Explorer and computer operation in the Windows environment.
• HRIS technical and digital proficiency.
• Perform related duties of a comparable level and type as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A baccalaureate degree in social sciences, human resources management, business administration or related field and two years of responsible professional personnel administration experience in the public sector are required (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Position Requirements:
• Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Must perform work onsite. No remote work option is available for this position.

Additional Information

About the Department:

The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to create and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Additional Information:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

The full salary range for this position is $47.39 - $55.19 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $47.39 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.

How to Apply:

• Apply online at http://www.seattle.gov/jobs. Please refer to: Job# 2026-00023
• A cover letter and resume, that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job are required.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Roth Lim at Roth.Lim@seattle.gov.